Socio-economic statistics for Littleborough, Rochdale

Socio-economic statistics for Littleborough, Rochdale

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Littleborough in Rochdale from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Littleborough older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Littleborough and Rochdale? Is Littleborough an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Littleborough Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Littleborough residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Littleborough to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications 0% 0%
Level 1 0% 0%
Level 2 0% 0%
Apprenticeship 0% 0%
Level 3 0% 0%
Level 4 0% 0%

How many residents own or rent their home in Littleborough and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Littleborough either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Littleborough residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%

Littleborough has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Littleborough compared to other wards in

# Ward Owned Rented
Littleborough is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.

Littleborough Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .
Age Band Proportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

Littleborough Health Statistics

Area VG G F B VB
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Littleborough?

The largest employment sector in Littleborough is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials %
Professional Occupations %
Associate Professional & Technical %
Administrative & Secretarial %
Skilled Trades %
Caring, leisure & Other Services %
Process Plant & Machine Operatives %
Elementary Occupations %

Littleborough Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of .
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
% %
% %
% %
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Littleborough on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Littleborough.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 0%
In Part-Time Work 0%
Unemployed 0%
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Littleborough

Littleborough & Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Littleborough in the local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%
0% 0%

Littleborough compared to other wards in

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
'; Littleborough is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Littleborough and Rochdale?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Rochdale including Littleborough. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Balderstone and Kirkholt 11784
Bamford 9845
Castleton 10766
Central Rochdale 11610
East Middleton 10741
Healey 10509
Hopwood Hall 12463
Kingsway 13412
Littleborough Lakeside 9306
Milkstone and Deeplish 12324
Milnrow and Newhey 10130
Norden 9282
North Heywood 10818
North Middleton 10258
Smallbridge and Firgrove 12391
South Middleton 9817
Spotland and Falinge 11832
Wardle and West Littleborough 11179
West Heywood 11929
West Middleton 13263
Rochdale Total 223659



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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